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#470 of 864 schools in NM
Central Elementary
Elementary School · Cobre · Santa Clara, NM
A Cobre elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
211 CEDAR ST, Santa Clara, NM 88026
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elementary score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,377/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Clara), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,094
Median home value
$120,900
Median rent
$710/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Hurley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 121 | Compare → |
| San Lorenzo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cobre
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary is listed in COBRE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Clara, NM, part of Cobre, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary
What grades does Central Elementary serve?
Central Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary rank in NM?
Central Elementary ranks #470 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Elementary a charter school?
No, Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary?
100.0% of students at Central Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.3%
- Phone
- (575) 537-4011
- Area population (ZIP 88026)
- 1,636
- Area median age
- 49.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88026; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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